The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Critical Care Medicine 2024 (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Critical Care Board Review and Clinical Update

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Critical Care Medicine 2024 is an advanced CME program developed by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and affiliated faculty of Harvard Medical School. This comprehensive board review course delivers the latest evidence-based updates in critical care medicine while helping physicians prepare for certification and recertification examinations.

Designed for critical care fellows, intensivists, internists, pulmonologists, surgeons, and healthcare professionals involved in the management of critically ill patients, the program combines foundational principles, current guidelines, emerging therapies, and practical clinical decision-making through expert-led lectures and case-based discussions.

Format: 46 Videos + 2 PDFs
File Size: 6.5 GB
Date of Original Release: December 31, 2023
Specialty: Critical Care Medicine

Course Overview

Critical care medicine continues to evolve rapidly with advances in mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, sepsis management, extracorporeal support, neurologic critical care, renal replacement therapy, and ICU quality improvement initiatives.

This course provides a structured review of core critical care topics while integrating the latest clinical guidelines, landmark trials, and board-relevant concepts. Participants gain practical knowledge applicable to both examination preparation and bedside patient care.

The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based management strategies for critically ill patients and addresses complex clinical scenarios frequently encountered in intensive care units.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Physicians

• Critical Care Specialists

• Intensivists

• Pulmonary and Critical Care Physicians

• Internists

• Hospitalists

• Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Anesthesiologists

• Surgeons

Trainees

• Critical Care Fellows

• Pulmonary Fellows

• Internal Medicine Residents

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

• ICU Clinicians

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Apply current critical care guidelines in clinical practice

• Perform differential diagnosis of complex ICU presentations

• Utilize contemporary therapeutic strategies for critical illness

• Interpret current critical care literature

• Apply pathophysiologic principles to patient management

• Optimize care for critically ill patients

• Improve board examination performance

• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into ICU practice

Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation

Management of Acute Respiratory Failure

Topics Covered

• Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure

• Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure

• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

• Ventilator Management

• Oxygenation Strategies

Mechanical Ventilation

Areas Covered

• Ventilator Modes

• Lung Protective Ventilation

• Ventilator Troubleshooting

• Weaning Strategies

• Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury Prevention

Hemodynamic Monitoring and Shock

Hemodynamic Assessment

Topics Include

• Invasive Monitoring

• Non-Invasive Monitoring

• Cardiac Output Measurement

• Fluid Responsiveness

• Hemodynamic Interpretation

Shock Management

Areas Covered

• Septic Shock

• Cardiogenic Shock

• Hypovolemic Shock

• Obstructive Shock

• Vasopressor and Inotrope Selection

Sepsis and Septic Shock

Current Definitions and Guidelines

Topics Covered

• Sepsis Recognition

• Early Resuscitation

• Source Control

• Antimicrobial Therapy

• Organ Support Strategies

Evidence-Based Management

Areas Covered

• Surviving Sepsis Campaign Updates

• Fluid Management

• Vasopressor Therapy

• Monitoring Response to Treatment

Cardiovascular Critical Care

Acute Cardiovascular Emergencies

Topics Include

• Acute Coronary Syndromes

• Cardiogenic Shock

• Arrhythmias

• Hypertensive Emergencies

• Cardiac Arrest Care

Mechanical Circulatory Support

Areas Covered

• ECMO

• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump

• Ventricular Assist Devices

• Patient Selection

• Complication Management

Neurologic Critical Care

Neurologic Emergencies

Topics Covered

• Status Epilepticus

• Acute Stroke

• Intracranial Hemorrhage

• Elevated Intracranial Pressure

• Coma Evaluation

Critical Care Neurology

Areas Covered

• Neuroprognostication

• Brain Death Assessment

• ICU Sedation Strategies

• Neuromonitoring

Renal Critical Care

Acute Kidney Injury

Topics Include

• Diagnosis and Classification

• Prevention Strategies

• ICU Management

• Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders

Renal Replacement Therapy

Areas Covered

• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

• Intermittent Hemodialysis

• Indications for Dialysis

• Practical Management Considerations

Infectious Diseases in Critical Care

Management of ICU Infections

Topics Covered

• Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia

• Bloodstream Infections

• Multidrug Resistant Organisms

• Fungal Infections

• Antimicrobial Stewardship

Critical Care in Special Populations

Pregnancy and Critical Illness

Topics Include

• Maternal Physiology

• Obstetric Emergencies

• Respiratory Failure in Pregnancy

• Sepsis in Pregnancy

Surgical Critical Care

Areas Covered

• Postoperative Complications

• Trauma Management

• Surgical Infections

• Perioperative ICU Care

Nutrition and Metabolic Support

Critical Care Nutrition

Topics Covered

• Enteral Nutrition

• Parenteral Nutrition

• Protein Requirements

• Nutritional Assessment

• Metabolic Monitoring

Sedation, Agitation, and Delirium

ICU Neuropsychiatric Management

Topics Include

• Sedation Strategies

• Delirium Prevention

• Delirium Treatment

• Pain Management

• ICU Liberation Principles

Palliative Care and Post-ICU Recovery

End-of-Life Care

Topics Covered

• Goals of Care Discussions

• Symptom Management

• Ethical Considerations

• Family Communication

Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)

Areas Covered

• Long-Term Recovery

• Cognitive Dysfunction

• Physical Rehabilitation

• Quality of Life Outcomes

Board Review Highlights

This course specifically supports preparation for:

• ABIM Critical Care Certification

• ABIM Critical Care Recertification

• Pulmonary & Critical Care Boards

• Intensive Care CME Requirements

Educational Highlights

Harvard and Brigham Faculty

Learn from internationally recognized experts in critical care medicine.

Board-Focused Content

Designed to reinforce high-yield concepts relevant to certification examinations.

Evidence-Based Updates

Incorporates current literature, guidelines, and clinical recommendations.

Practical Clinical Application

Focuses on real-world ICU management and bedside decision-making.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive Critical Care Review

✔ ABIM Board Preparation Focus

✔ Current Sepsis Guidelines

✔ Advanced Mechanical Ventilation Education

✔ Hemodynamic Monitoring Review

✔ Shock and Cardiovascular Emergencies

✔ ECMO and Mechanical Support Updates

✔ Neurologic Critical Care Coverage

✔ Renal Replacement Therapy Review

✔ ICU Delirium and Sedation Management

✔ Palliative Care and Post-ICU Recovery

✔ Harvard and Brigham Faculty Experts

Who Should Take This Course?

Ideal for:

• Critical Care Fellows

• Intensivists

• Pulmonary and Critical Care Physicians

• Internal Medicine Physicians

• Hospitalists

• Emergency Medicine Physicians

• Surgeons Managing Critically Ill Patients

• Healthcare Professionals Preparing for Critical Care Boards

Clinical & Educational Value

The Brigham Board Review and Comprehensive Update in Critical Care Medicine 2024 delivers a thorough review of contemporary critical care medicine while providing practical strategies for managing critically ill patients. Combining board-focused education, current guidelines, emerging therapies, and evidence-based clinical practice, it serves as an essential resource for physicians seeking to improve patient outcomes and maintain excellence in intensive care medicine.

+ Topics:

1. 1. Update in Sepsis & Septic Shock.mp4
2. 2. Hemodynamic Monitoring.mp4
3. 3. Hemorrhagic Shock.mp4
4. 4. Evolving Approach to Management of Cardiogenic Shock.mp4
5. 5. ARDS – Pathophysiology & Management.mp4
6. 6. Basic & Advanced Concepts in Mechanical Ventilation.mp4
7. 7. Non-invasive Ventilation & High Flow Oxygen Therapy.mp4
8. 8. Mechanical Ventilation – Liberation & ABCDEF Bundle.mp4
9. 9. Acute Coronary Syndromes.mp4
10. 10. Arrhythmias in the ICU.mp4
11. 11. Indications & Management of Implantable Electronic Cardiac Devices in ICU Patients.mp4
12. 12. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care.mp4
13. 13. Pulmonary Embolism in the ICU.mp4
14. 14. Acute Pancreatitis.mp4
15. 15. Acute GI Bleeding.mp4
16. 16. Acute Liver Failure in the ICU.mp4
17. 17. Diagnosis & Management of C. difficile Infection.mp4
18. 18. Stroke in Critical Care.mp4
19. 19. Cerebral Hemorrhage & Intracranial Hypertension.mp4
20. 20. Status Epilepticus.mp4
21. 21. The Examination of the Comatose Patient.mp4
22. 22. Transfusion Practices in the ICU.mp4
23. 23. Coagulopathy in Critical Care Settings.mp4
24. 24. Acute Kidney Injury & Renal Replacement Therapy.mp4
25. 25. Acid-base Disorders – ABG’s.mp4
26. 26. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia – Diagnosis, Therapy & Prevention.mp4
27. 27. Infection, FUO & Antibiotic Use in the ICU.mp4
28. 28. Covid Transmission & the Risk to Healthcare Workers.mp4
29. 29. Diagnosis & Management of Hyperglycemia in the ICU.mp4
30. 30. Endocrine Crises in the ICU.mp4
31. 31. Fundamentals of Clinical Nutrition – Essentials for the Critical Care Specialist.mp4
32. 32. Evidence-Based Preventative Therapy in the ICU.mp4
33. 33. Treatment of the Patient with Burns & Inhalational Injuries.mp4
34. 34. Abdominal Catastrophes & Abdominal Compartment Syndrome.mp4
35. 35. Obstetric Critical Care.mp4
36. 36. Ethical Dilemmas in the ICU.mp4
37. 37. Critical Care Pharmacology.mp4
38. 38. An Approach to the Poisoned Patient.mp4
39. 39. Management of Pain, Agitation & Delirium in the ICU.mp4
40. 40. ICU Issues for the Transplant Patient.mp4
41. 41. Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices in ICU.mp4
42. 42. Ultrasound in the ICU – What Every Intensivist Should Know.mp4
43. 43. Post Intensive Care Syndrome.mp4
44. 44. ICU Pain Management & Opioid Stewardship.mp4
45. 45. Current Best Practice for Management of Severe COVID 19 Pneumonia.mp4
46. 46. Palliative Care in ICU.mp4
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